More like… Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Precision Use 'more like...' to clarify a statement when the first description might be a bit off. It's a small city - more like a large town. Pro Tip 2/3Subtle Contrast Introduces a subtle correction that doesn’t strongly contradict but refines what was said. He's not shy, more like reserved. Pro Tip 3/3Connotative Nuance Catch nuances by understanding slight differences in meaning or feeling between words. Tastes sweet? More like bitter-sweet.